Restoration Oak is an artisan boutique in Glenwood Landing.

Omar Rivera is the owner. He makes customized home décor – detailed pieces you will only find inside his small business.

"I'll work with anything I can get my hands on," said Omar. He can ship his pieces worldwide to places where he has learned the artisan technique. Omar has traveled to different countries – including Columbia. He was inspired by the artisans' work there – he brought it home and showcased their pieces at his boutique. "It started in 2003, and it has evolved since then. I started in my late 30s working with tools, but I've been working with artisans since 2003 as an importer and slowly grew into this."

Omar holds DIY workshops and teaches woodworking at the East Meadow School District. He wants to share his passion with everyone. "We believe and love what we do here, and that's what I want people to know and understand," said Omar.